KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent The Lincolnview Local Board of Education met Tuesday and heard a student presentation on the school Rachel’s Challenge program, as well as recognized several retiring staff members. Guidance counselor Tonia Verville and several students spoke to the board about a Rachel’s Challenge project that several Lincolnview students took part in to carry […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services has partnered with Vantage Career Center and is now taking applications for the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program, for those between the ages of 16 and 24, will run from now through October 31. The Summer youth employment programs are […]
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The Van Wert Rotary Club members have voted to use this year’s auction proceeds to benefit the YMCA/Camp Clay Splash Pad. This year’s auction is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Willow Bend Country Club. Shown are (from the left) Gary Taylor, YMCA Board member and Rotarian; Krista Schlemmer, YMCA Board and Rotarian; YMCA Executive […]
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Submitted information SIDNEY — Shelby County Probate-Juvenile Judge William R. Zimmerman Sr. has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for judge on the Third District Court of Appeals in the March 2016 primary election. Judge Zimmerman will run for the judgeship currently occupied by Judge Richard Rogers, whose term ends next year. The […]
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U.S. House of Representatives information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced two pieces of legislation on Monday promoting the advancement of access to wildlife, and seeking to increase the Congress’s understanding of the policies that allow the public to benefit from these natural resources. H.R. 2399, the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation […]
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Since 2002, The Van Wert County Foundation has been providing free concerts in Fountain Park for everyone to enjoy. Now, we are embarking on our 14th season of what we call the Fountain Park Summer Music Series. I remember the first season. I had been on the job as coordinator of performing arts for The […]
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Muriel H. Hagerty, 89, of Van Wert and formerly of Long Island, New York, died at 7:54 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born October 5, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Harold Weir and Genevieve (Koschull) Weir Budde, who both preceded her in […]
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Edith M. Campton was born February 1, 1917, in Van Wert, the daughter of LeRoy and Arthelia (McClain) McGowen, who both preceded her in death. On November 23, 1938, she married Howard Campton, who also preceded her in death. On August 2, 1990, she married Marvin Meier. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Ann (Lorne) Gale […]
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Ella Mae Weaver, 92, of Willshire, and formerly of Berkwick, Pennsylvania, died at 11:38 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 16, 1923, in Berwick, the daughter of Elias C. and Jenny (Davis) Weaver, who both preceded her in death. Private funeral services will be […]
POSTED: 05/19/15 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Citizens National Bank information BLUFFTON — In its May Issue, Independent Banker®, the award-winning magazine of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), recognized Citizens National Bank, based in Bluffton, as an ICBA Top Performer. This recognition is based on Citizens National Bank’s 2014 year-end earnings and operational efficiencies. “Whether serving rural, suburban or large […]
POSTED: 05/19/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Business